Entertainment

Ten years ago today, Fred McFeely Rogers died at age 74. Known to generations of viewers as the cardigan-clad host of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Rogers brought an element of grace to a television landscape that he saw as loud and uncaring. For more than three decades, he spoke to children without speaking down to them, teaching life lessons through songs, puppet plays, and direct addresses to the camera that made each child feel as if he were talking to them. Read the rest of this entry »

Throughout February, the Britannica Blog will spotlight significant people, places, and events in African American history. As yesterday would have been the 67th birthday of Gregory Hines, this week we will examine the contributions that black artists have made to the world of dance. Read the rest of this entry »

Throughout February, the Britannica Blog will spotlight significant people, places, and events in African American history. Since Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the death of singer Whitney Houston, this week we will examine the contribution that black performers have made to the world of popular music. Read the rest of this entry »

Since 1938 Britannica's annual Book of the Year has offered in-depth coverage of the events of the previous year. While the book won't appear in print for several months, some of its outstanding content is already available online. This spotlight on self-promotion is a sample of what you'll find. Read the rest of this entry »

Britannica cartographer Ken Chmielewski reports on his recent trip to the Beaulieu National Motor Museum in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, UK, where he checked out Bond in Motion, an exhibit of 50 of the vehicles used in the James Bond films—some of which he had previously helped to repair. Read the rest of this entry »

For a homicidal, drink-sodden lothario, James Bond has an awful lot of staying power. The suave spook makes his 23rd [official] film appearance tomorrow, 50 years after the first flick in the franchise, Dr. No, debuted in October 1962. Read the rest of this entry »